GK
BIG BANG THEORY
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Question
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A theory cannot be disproven; a hypothesis can be
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A theory is backed up by observational evidence; a hypothesis is not
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A theory is agreed upon by scientists; a hypothesis is only agreed on by laypeople
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A theory is usually very old; a hypothesis is usually very new
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Detailed explanation-1: -A hypothesis is a tentative explanation of an observation that can be tested. It acts as a starting point for further explanation. Theory, on the other hand, is an explanation of some aspect of the natural world that’s well-justified by facts, tested hypotheses, and laws.
Detailed explanation-2: -Scientists make progress by using the scientific method, a process of checking conclusions against nature. After observing something, a scientist tries to explain what has been seen. The explanation of an observation is called a hypothesis. There is always at least one alternative hypothesis.
Detailed explanation-3: -A hypothesis is an assumption or prediction of a phenomenon or situation that can observed and texted through experimentation or scientific research. A theory on the other hand, is a plausible explanation of a phenomenon that can be presented as a scientific study.